Recreational potential of surface water bodies of the Republic of Mordovia

The article presents characteristics of rivers, lakes, reservoirs and ponds in the Republic of Mordovia and city district Saransk. The authors provide the assessment of their feasibility for the development of tourism and recreational activity. It also describes issues that interfere the efficient usage of recreational potential of surface water bodies. Analytical maps of recreational opportunities and fish resources of surface waters of the Republic of Mordovia are presented for the first time.